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Keith at 4:59am 11.29.07
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I'm looking to replace the portlights on my 1984 25.5, If you have anyinformation you can share that
Ross at 7:12am 11.29.07
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The sun has reached its highest point in the sky at 10:30 am eastern standard time. The sun made a
paulj at 8:26am 11.29.07
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Over the past few months, my engine has developed a coolant/antifreeze leak in the closed cooling ci
Kimbal at 7:47am 11.29.07
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I have a fuel problem. My 3cyl yanmar GM30 cuts out when put in gear unless throttle is advanced imm
abe at 7:25am 11.29.07
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...not exactly. But I had my vaulves replaced (remember the vaulve recall issues) 2 weeks ago...sent
mrboatman at 7:22am 11.29.07
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I have some two-stroke outboard motor gas (50:1 ratio). Would it hurt my six-cylinder Chrysler car
caguy at 7:21am 11.29.07
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I realize that Sailboat Owners is a forum and not a club but I think it would be cool if the Chandle
Popeye18296 at 7:18am 11.29.07
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Getting closer to the water.Have a Venture 25,circa 1976.Figure a hand pump goes without saying,howe
bill@tahoe at 7:16am 11.29.07
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There is a free 25' Mac on Craigs list, SF,Ca. just listed today
Steve at 9:28am 11.29.07
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Our 2003 H356 will spend this winter laid up in the water. I bought a big zinc guppy to hang over t
Ray at 10:48am 11.29.07
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Anyone ever heard of a fishfinder that would be the same size at the Raytheon/Raymarine ST60 digital
Rick D at 10:47am 11.29.07
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....see this link. Geesh, talk about a double standard. Rick D.
Stephen R Athey at 8:53am 11.29.07
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Does anyone know where I can buy the socket that fit into your winch. I've seen the complete drill
George H260 at 11:41am 11.29.07
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I think that's what they're called. They connect with lazy jacks on tne boom so your main sail fits
Neil Simon at 1:06pm 11.29.07
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Hi, I recently purchased a 76 catalina 22' and I am going to be trailoring it for the first time soo
Vinny at 8:52pm 11.26.07
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Well the long project is finally over. The windlass is in, complete with anchor wash down and best
T37 Phil at 9:19pm 11.26.07
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I am wondering about two steps in my winterization process, loosening the packing nut on the stuffin
chinny at 11:24pm 11.26.07
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I'm in the market for a Hunter 34 and have found a few with the 4'3" shallow draft. Most of my saili
biorapper at 11:46pm 11.26.07
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Checking out the charts and trying to decide which place to cruise. I might try to do both, either
rardiH36 at 12:11am 11.27.07
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Good morning: I'm still new to keel boat sailing. Sailboat diesel maintenance/operations guides th

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Water Heater T&P Relief Valve
TimFromLI at 9:57am 11.04.21
Ok, I get it too much pressure is no good but what will blow first, the tank or one of the plastic w
grinding sound starting??   (1)
Boomer2it at 9:48am 11.04.21
Installed the Thermostart yesterday, think I need to prime the system several more times to get it t
grinding sound starting??
Boomer2it at 9:46am 11.04.21
My 2QM15 was hard to start when cold until I installed a device called a "thermostart". Not thermos
Water Heater T&P Relief Valve   (1)
JamesG161 at 9:42am 11.04.21
Just for fun... .
360 Vancouver Island 2022 Cruise
dLj at 9:33am 11.04.21
Now that it looks like we will be open next year. Should we look at planning the 360 trip again? Y
EV-100 Autopilot 4000Mk2 Wheel Drive Repair
dLj at 9:32am 11.04.21
New boat has a below-deck linear drive AP. The difference is massive. It's absolutely silent. It w
360 Vancouver Island 2022 Cruise
leo310 at 9:28am 11.04.21
Now that it looks like we will be open next year. Should we look at planning the 360 trip again?
Rigging on a Hunter 450 1997
JamesG161 at 9:24am 11.04.21
More info on the H450... Hunter resources, by model
Tall Rig or Standard
jeepbluetj at 9:22am 11.04.21
Congrats on the boat! I've always liked the C-36. A few more not very useful suggestions: 1. Rig
EV-100 Autopilot 4000Mk2 Wheel Drive Repair
Bob J. at 9:20am 11.04.21
Thanks for putting this up. After reading this can't you tell how happy I am that I put one of these
Rigging on a Hunter 450 1997
JamesG161 at 9:12am 11.04.21
would you know the estimate to replace the rigging on a Hunter 1997? A question back to you... Wh
Rigging on a Hunter 450 1997
jssailem at 9:06am 11.04.21
I was looking at your query last evening. There was an article in Cruising World posted in 2020 th
CE certificate for Hunter 466?   (2)
Jake N Eggs at 8:58am 11.04.21
The CE certificate is only good for three years and the IMCI website only displays the current certi
Beneteau 473 with low maximum speed
PEDRO MENDES PINTO at 8:51am 11.04.21
Dear beneteau 473 owners, what is your best speed 60degress aparent wind with 12-14 real wind?
hunter49 keel bolt torque
Hello Below at 8:41am 11.04.21
This reference does show 440 nm (325 ft lbs) torque at least for the 1" studs. Certainly it depends
Rigging on a Hunter 450 1997
Thaelia at 8:35am 11.04.21
Hi Sfbay, thank you very much for the information. Yes it is the standing rigging labor and material
Water Heater T&P Relief Valve
JamesG161 at 8:26am 11.04.21
Your entire boat systems have pressure relief from things like... 1) Pumps 2) Compressors 3) Engines
Yanmar Reface
mjsb at 8:19am 11.04.21
Time is money too. I have done the same with other resellers. I use Niemiec Marine for all my OEM Y
1987 Catalina 22 " SeaClusion" Raising the Head Sail
Leeward Rail at 8:18am 11.04.21
Wait.....aren't you the guy with 3 autopilots??? :biggrin: Not unless you figure a bungie cord, m

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